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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsBaltic Scalegraph Classic

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

Baltic Scalegraph Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic Scalegraph Classic for its stunning retro racing design, detailed dial, and 39.5mm case size, with many finding it offers excellent value. However, some owners report issues with finishing and fit, describing the watches as light or "toylike," while others find the finishing comparable to higher-end brands. Reviewers and owners alike criticize the screw-down chronograph pushers as finicky and impractical, especially given the 100m water resistance which some feel is conceptually incongruent with its rally timer purpose. One owner experienced misaligned bezel markers and moisture ingress after pool use, leading to a return. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Baltic Scalegraph Classic's aesthetic and value proposition, though practical usability concerns regarding the chronograph pushers and isolated quality control issues are noted.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Scalegraph Classic63h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Scalegraph Classic50m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Scalegraph Classic$1,712

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.9mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
47mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Panda
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW510
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
56h
63h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,712
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